Planning application
DC/26/2279/CLP
38 King Georges Avenue Leiston Suffolk IP16 4JG
Proposal
Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) - Change of use from a Class C3 dwellinghouse to a small House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4). The proposal comprises internal layout alterations only, with no significant external alterations. No machinery or plant will be installed, and no commercial or industrial processes will be undertaken. The property will remain in residential use on a normal 24-hour basis. Associated internal alterations and minor external renovation works only, required in connection with the change of use from a Class C3 dwellinghouse to a Class C4 House in Multiple Occupation (for up to three occupants). No alterations are proposed to the existing access, parking arrangements, hardstanding, boundary treatments, drainage, or the external footprint of the building.
As published by the council, reference DC/26/2279/CLP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Jun 2026
Received by East Suffolk
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8 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About lawful development applications
How this application type works
A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.
Nearby applications
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DC/26/0636/CLP Awaiting decision
37 King Georges Avenue Leiston Suffolk IP16 4JX
Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) - a) Non structural works to inside the main property such as adding a ensuite to downstairs bedroom. Converting garage to habitable space. Connecting two new bathrooms to the existing drains. Upgrading fire protection throughout property including fire doors, grade A fire system, emergency lighting, smoke detectors, push button fire alarms. Upgrading thermal values of property where needed. Upgrading electrical board to comply with regulations working alongside building control. b) Converting detached garage into garden habitable space that includes self contained kitchenette. Ensuite and bedroom space. Upgraded thermal properties, electrical and drain supply. Without changing the look of the structure
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DC/26/2629/FUL Awaiting decision
The Limes 24 King Georges Avenue Leiston Suffolk IP16 4JG
Conversion of 2 storey dwelling and garage to create 10 bed Aparthotel
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DC/26/1068/DRC Granted
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Discharge of Condition No. 7 of DC/23/3550/FUL - Details of conversion works to the former Crown Hotel public house to form 11 bed HMO following planning appeal for change of use, APP/X3540/W/3308126 The Crown, King Georges Avenue, Leistion IP10 4JX - Electric vehicle charging points
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DC/26/2173/VOC Awaiting decision
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Variation of Condition No. 4 of DC/23/4099/FUL - Use of land for B2/B8 use. Provision of hardstanding. Construction of aggregate bays and siting of concrete batching plant - Working Hours
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DC/26/1514/CLP Granted
29 Seaward Avenue Leiston Suffolk IP16 4BL
Certificate of Lawful use (Proposed) - Erection of a single storey rear extension to the existing semi-detached dwellinghouse. The extension will be located to the rear of the property and will project 2.9m from the original rear wall, as shown on the submitted drawings. It will extend across part of the rear elevation and will have a flat roof with a maximum external height of 2.9m measured from ground level. The development will be constructed using materials of a similar appearance to the existing dwellinghouse. No changes to access, parking, or boundary treatments are proposed.
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DC/26/2411/VOC Awaiting decision
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In East Suffolk
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DC/26/2553/CLP Awaiting decision
10 Waveney Road Beccles Suffolk NR34 9NW
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DC/26/2507/CLP Awaiting decision
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DC/26/2502/CLE Awaiting decision
Mill Farm Field Land Bounded By The Street And Station Road Somerleyton Suffolk NR32 5QL
Certificate of Lawful Use (Existing) - Commencement of Planning Application DC/21/4745/FUL, as amended by DC/25/4252/AME and DC/26/0312/AME, which granted permission for: Phased development of the existing agricultural field site known as Mill Farm Field to provide thirty-five homes, with associated access roads, parking and landscaping including the creation of two new public green open spaces.
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DC/26/2490/CLP Awaiting decision
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DC/26/2489/CLE Awaiting decision
7 - 9 America House Base Business Park Rendlesham Suffolk IP12 2TZ
Certificate of Lawful Use (Existing) - These units 7/9 America House were leased by the Cake Shop Bakery from January 2017 to July 2021 . Then it was taken over by Harvey and Co ( SRH Allen LTD ) from August 2021 to the 13th of May 2026. Both leases were done by Solicitors. Both baked bread and sold there products and had a cafe . Honey and Harvey ( Grentian LTD ) are taking a ten year lease on the property , to also use this as a cafe and a bakery .